Network Engineer Graduate (Edge Network) – 2026 Start (BS/ MS)

Responsibilities

About the Team

ByteDance Networking brings together innovative ideas and technologies from network architecture, software defined networking (SDN), network virtualization, switch software and hardware co-design, and high-speed networking, to create hyperscale data-center networking solutions that power several of the most popular apps of the world such as Douyin and TikTok which serve hundreds of millions of users around the globe.

ByteDance Networking is responsible for designing, building, and operating the global, intelligent network infrastructure to meet the requirements of high availability, scalability, and high-performance. By joining this team, you will gain marketable software development and/or network operation experiences in data center networking at massive scale.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at ByteDance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates’ jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations and build-out of a rapidly expanding global edge network.
• Assist with the deployment and expansion of new PoPs and network interconnections.
• Learn about network optimization, data analysis (flow data), and automation tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, routing protocols).
• Eagerness to learn about large-scale network infrastructure and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, Go).
• Experience with network-related projects (e.g., designed in a lab environment or projects involving internet performance measurement).

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